Author Topic: mk 1 engine conversion info please :D to mk3 16v or similar  (Read 3278 times)

Offline steble

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right guys how simple is a mk 3 2.0 16v conversion into a 1988 mk1 gti cabby?

engine mounts?
ecu/wiring?
driveshafts?
hubs?

basically how much needs changing?

or are there any other simpler conversions? i.e mk3 8v, mk2 16v etc etc

just want the car to be fairly reliable and easy driving nothing insane as its my mums really

Offline raferackstraw

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Re: mk 1 engine conversion info please :D to mk3 16v or similar
« Reply #1 on: 03 August 2011, 23:18 »
16v kr is pretty straightforward, abf 2l isa bit more difficult due to the tall block and getting a manifold to suit, you could go 2l 9a short block which  is the same as a kr  conversion but greater capacity.
use the search function and do a bit of research of what you'll need, but if 'its your mums' why are you even bothering?

unless of course your mum happens to be michelle mouton or fabria pons  :lipsrsealed:

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Re: mk 1 engine conversion info please :D to mk3 16v or similar
« Reply #2 on: 06 August 2011, 08:50 »

use the search function and do a bit of research of what you'll need, but if 'its your mums' why are you even bothering?


Insurance reasons maybe  :lipsrsealed:

Offline steble

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Re: mk 1 engine conversion info please :D to mk3 16v or similar
« Reply #3 on: 06 August 2011, 17:17 »
hmm so not the most straight forward of swaps then

its my mums car but an extra toy for me i already have 2 cars on the go lol

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Re: mk 1 engine conversion info please :D to mk3 16v or similar
« Reply #4 on: 06 August 2011, 21:28 »
hmm so not the most straight forward of swaps then

its my mums car but an extra toy for me i already have 2 cars on the go lol

It is easy enough really.

Offline busterdub

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Re: mk 1 engine conversion info please :D to mk3 16v or similar
« Reply #5 on: 09 August 2011, 19:25 »
Hehe I was going down the abf route with my mk1 cab but I am going down the g60 16v route! So have a abf up for sale!?

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Re: mk 1 engine conversion info please :D to mk3 16v or similar
« Reply #6 on: 16 August 2011, 22:42 »
pm'd :)